Chapter 51 If you start, you have to see the end (1)
Rumors went really fast.
The shocking news that Lawrence defeated Barko.
When people from all over the Northeast got together in groups of two or three, they naturally talked about the incident in Lawrence.
“It must be frustrating for Barco. To think that he made such a fuss and was defeated by Lawrence.”
“But is that really true? Roman alone attacked the enemy’s rear and slaughtered hundreds of soldiers at once.”
“Of course it is true! You know my relatives are Lawrence natives, right? I heard from the relatives that from what they witnessed vividly from the top of the castle, Roman appeared like Lawrence’s savior. In an emergency situation where the walls might collapse any moment, Roman Dmitri single-handedly attacked the enemy’s rear and slaughtered Barko’s soldiers. Moreover, it completely reversed the atmosphere by destroying even the flares. If Roman hadn’t appeared, Barco would have planted a flag on Lawrence’s land right away?”
Rumors were a mixture of truth and fiction.
Like a heroic tale passed down from generation to generation.
Just as the two men were talking, people in the northeast area praised Roman’s achievements here and there.
“This war started with Roman Dmitri and ended with Roman Dmitri. This is a story that only those who were at the scene knew, but even when Chris, who was the vanguard, secured one win, the people of Lawrence thought they would win like this. Do you know who showed up then? Homer, the 49th ranker in Cairo Kingdom, came out as Barco’s great warrior. The moment he revealed his name, the people of Lawrence fell into despair. And I thought that Roman would give up and save his life this time in a fight he could never win. however.”
He showed a stern expression.
He straightened his shoulders and said as if he were Roman.
“Roman Dmitry, no, the hero’s judgment was different. I proudly declared that I would go to war. And in front of countless people, Roman Dmitry blew off Homer’s head with a single blow. Red blood is scattered in the sky… … . Kyaa! It was a truly famous scene. Roman Dmitri, who led the siege to victory, put an end to the Great Warrior battle this time.”
“… But you weren’t there.”
“No, that’s what my relatives say. Anyway, aside from that, Roman Dmitri isn’t the Dmitri idiot we used to know. look. Subjugating Blood Fang and blowing the cheek of a knight for his subordinate in Barco, and this time up to Lawrence’s case. he’s a hero The sleeping dragon, which Dmitri had kept secret, finally ascended to the sky and began to build his own heroic story in earnest.”
People were excited.
Roman’s actions.
Each one was impressive.
Rumors spread so strongly that children who ran out on the streets played the role of Roman Dmitri as heroes.
And that wasn’t all.
Great Warrior Battle.
Lawrence won 3 out of 3 fights.
Roman’s impact was so great, but it was an important point that the other two confrontations were all Roman’s people.
“Heroes are truly born with good luck. Dmitri’s genius swordsman, Chris, took down 3-star Jansson with a 2-star level, and the boy who looked like a child soldier completely hacked up Barko’s knight. Not a single person from Lawrence came forward in this epic battle. Roman’s followers claimed to be great warriors, and they proved their loyalty to Roman in front of everyone. There’s going to be a lot of uproar in the future. In the northeast area, a talented person who will surprise the world has been born for the first time in a long time.”
Flora’s prediction was correct.
this war.
Lawrence won the victory at the cost of many sacrifices, but all the glory of victory went to Roman.
But there was no one to complain about.
A battle to win or lose.
The people of Lawrence didn’t know how lucky they were to remain victors even when they were hurt.
* * *
It’s over.
No other words could describe the current situation.
Viscount Barko, who returned to his family as a defeated soldier, despaired of the reality that faced him.
“ha.”
on the desk.
Paperwork piled up like a mountain.
The content was obvious.
The Golden Bank asked how they would repay the principal due to the defeat in the Battle of the Territory, and the Cairo Mercenary Guild was angry at Homer’s death and demanded a penalty.
The logic of the mercenary guild, which I briefly checked, was truly absurd.
At the time of the request for the Battle of the Great Warrior, Lawrence clearly said that the family had only 2-star knights, so he left the responsibility for the variable to Barco.
in short.
I completely looked down on Barco.
Everyone was frantic to take care of the fact that Barco would fall into the abyss with this defeat.
“You bastard bastards.”
It was bittersweet.
The two of them were not alone in ignoring Barko.
There was no news from the friendly factions that seemed like they would throw a party after the war, and according to rumors, some were attached to Dmitri.
It was a cold reality.
Obviously, when Barco was gaining fame as a powerful force in the Northeast, it was truly disgusting to see the guys who visited Barco every day and confiscate his face like this.
I didn’t know.
The truth of the forces entangled in interests.
Viscount Barco is also a person who has lived like a bat, but when he was driven to the edge of a cliff, he couldn’t help but smile.
‘How can I do this?’
The responsibility of defeat weighed heavily on his shoulders.
It was stifling.
He couldn’t think of a way to repay the debt he had piled up like a mountain, or to recover from the current situation.
It was a fight that started with certainty of victory in the first place.
Had it not been for the bloody Roman Dmitri, surely Barko would have been drinking triumphant champagne as he returned home.
“Yes, this is all because of Roman Dmitri. Roman showed up with no reason to intervene in this war and ruined everything from start to finish. It’s really nonsense. In an aristocratic society where justification is important, Roman Dmitri did something he shouldn’t have done.”
Roman.
everything happened because of it.
Viscount Barco thought.
The Barco family, driven to the edge of the precipice, said that in order to survive, they had to hold on to Roman’s existence.
‘This is the last chance.’
I jumped up from my seat.
only hope.
There was a lot of work to be done from now on.
* * *
Viscount Barco contacted the nobles in the northeast.
Nobles who would still accept contact.
Although they were reluctant to contact Viscount Barco, they allowed a single meeting at his earnest request.
a few days later
Nobles gathered in the Barco family.
If it had been the status of the past, everyone except Chin Dmitri would have expressed their intention to attend, but fewer than ten nobles were seated at the table at the round table. grim reality. It was a scene that could be seen that the household was leaning, but Viscount Barco straightened his back and spoke to them.
“Before we begin, I would like to say thank you very much for coming to Barco. You are truly aristocrats. Unlike some aristocrats who ignored the relationship and turned their backs at once according to their interests, I think the future of the Northeast area is still bright because of you.”
“Kuhm.”
“Tell me the main point.”
nobles in attendance.
They didn’t appreciate the praise.
I only allowed the meeting because my relationship with Dmitri was not good, but I knew how dangerous this was.
Viscount Barko said.
“I will tell you directly. Causes are very important in battles between noble families. In particular, attacking neighboring territories simply because you are greedy in a situation where you do not know when a foreign invasion may come is an act that clearly violates the rules of the aristocratic world. Barco attacked Lawrence for good cause. It was to pay the price for our ancestors, and the central government even sent down a judge, judging that our cause was right. But Roman Dmitry intervened in the war for no justification. Due to his surprise attack, Barco lost his flares, and he experienced the brutality of not a single warrior of Lawrence in the great warrior battle.”
The voice rose.
He demanded sympathy from the nobles and strongly emphasized his thoughts.
“Does this make sense? How could Roman Dmitri help Lawrence? If the two families had a blood relationship, there would have been no problem, but Lawrence made it clear that Flora Lawrence was responsible for breaking the engagement. Roman Dmitri is only a stranger to Lawrence, and there is no cause in the world for him to help. This is crossing the line. Even though there were many people around us who needed help, the reason we fought until the end with Barco’s strength was to protect the good as nobles, and that’s why we have no choice but to taste the horrors of defeat.”
“You are right.”
“you’re right. There is no justification for Roman Dmitry.”
Everyone agreed.
It wasn’t wrong in the first place.
Intervention without justification deserves to be punished, and this was a problem that could be sufficiently publicized.
‘I don’t think the Dmitri family will collapse because of this. But at least you can hold them accountable and demand a huge amount of compensation from them. That’s enough. With the wealth of the Dmitri family, they can pay off the money borrowed from the Golden Bank.’
Golden Bank.
It was an immediate matter.
Disputes with the mercenary guild can be settled with words, but Golden Bank is a thorough group when it comes to recovering the principal.
if.
If Barco says he can’t repay the principal, they will crush the Barko family down to the bone.
a nobleman asked.
“So what are we going to do?”
opinions gathered.
Viscount Barco knew that his intentions worked just by showing interest in the nobles who had shown dislike.
First of all, from the people gathered here.
Viscount Barko intended to create a voice that could resonate with those around him and put pressure on Dmitri.
“first… .”
It was then.
The door to the conference room was thrown open.
When Viscount Barko looked at the soldier with a nervous expression, the soldier stammered with a pale face.
“Lo Roman Dmitry. He has come to visit the Viscount!”
that.
It was a really unexpected situation.
It didn’t make sense.
Roman Dmitri is the culprit behind the defeat.
However, his visit to the Barco family was like stepping into a limb to ask for his death.
‘What are you thinking?’
Nobles gathered in the conference room.
They looked into each other’s eyes.
In an unexpected situation, everyone did not know what to do.
“Everyone is gathered here.”
It was Roman.
Roman ignored the restraints of the restless soldiers and walked into the conference room with a calm expression.
That moment.
Viscount Barko seriously pondered.
Should I kill Roman?
It’s on the edge of a precipice anyway.
He wanted to take revenge by killing Roman, but if he did, the last hope for the cause would disappear.
A situation in which you have to endure even though the target of your anger is in front of you.
As Viscount Barco watched, trying to suppress his boiling anger, only Roman, who had come inside before he knew it, sat across from him.
good.
No one said to sit down.
Like it’s so natural.
Roman sat across from Viscount Barko, leaned back in the chair, and crossed his legs.
“I heard that there are many complaints about me.”
Shuk.
Roman licked his lips.
Then he looked into Viscount Barko’s eyes with a smile and said.
“Then tell me directly. Why did Barco create such a place?”
